Letterform Archive
Letterform Archive is a San Francisco nonprofit library and museum dedicated to preserving and sharing over 100,000 artifacts of calligraphy, lettering, typogra
Company facts
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 50
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
Letterform Archive is a San Francisco nonprofit library and museum dedicated to preserving and sharing over 100,000 artifacts of calligraphy, lettering, typography, and graphic design. It offers radical access through exhibitions, hands-on tours, research opportunities, and state-of-the-art publications, while its year-long type-design certificate program and public workshops, lectures, and salons nurture both professional and hobbyist communities. By digitizing collections and hosting virtual exhibitions, the Archive extends its reach globally, ensuring that rare and often overlooked design objects remain accessible to creators and the public alike. Its collaborative ethos attracts donations from design pioneers, reinforcing its role as a trusted steward of design heritage for future generations.